Nursery Manager - South West London

Kido International; City of London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare provider in London is seeking a Nursery Manager to lead their team and ensure high-quality care and education for children. The role requires a Level 3 childcare qualification and experience in managing a large nursery. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including generous leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

100% Free Childcare

Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus

Free Staff Lunches

Enhanced sick pay

Company awards and celebrations

Access to a healthcare cash plan

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 childcare qualification.
• Experience in managing nursery teams.
• Leadership skills as per job description.

Responsibilities

• Lead the nursery team and ensure high-quality care.
• Act as an ambassador for company values.
• Ensure early learning opportunities for children.

Skills

Leadership skills

Relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum

Experience managing a large nursery

Education

Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English

Job description

Nursery Manager – South West London

Join Kido as a Nursery Manager, where passion, ambition, and people are at the core of everything we do.

Base Pay Range

Department: Nursery
Location: London
Compensation: £38,000 – £49,000 / year

Job Summary

As the Nursery Manager, you'll be more than just a leader; you'll be an ambassador for our values, and a gatekeeper for our vibrant culture. You will lead the team, ensuring high‑quality care and early learning opportunities for children.

Qualifications

• Relevant childcare qualification, Level 3 minimum.
• Experience managing a large nursery.
• Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English, including functional skills, if you obtained a Level 3 qualification after 2014.
• Leadership skills matching the job description.
• Unfortunately we are not able to support Sponsorship Application at this time.

Next Steps

If you’re ready to seize the opportunity to join the Kido team, apply today and we’ll be in touch. You can expect an initial phone call with our recruitment team who will take you through the next stages. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out via [e-mail].

Find out more about each of our nurseries by visiting https://kidoschools.com/uk/

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 30 days after 5 years service
• Your birthday off
• 100% Free Childcare (Subject to availability, T&Cs apply)
• Up to £1000 refer a friend bonus
• Free Staff Lunches
• Enhanced sick pay
• Annual performance‑related pay increases
• Brilliant career progression opportunities
• Company awards and celebrations
• Access to a healthcare cash plan
• Early access to pay through the Hastee app
• Perkbox discounts and savings on thousands of retailers
• Your wellbeing matters – we provide not just a confidential employee assistance programme but access to our wellness hub
• Cycle to work scheme

Safer Recruitment

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website or see .

• If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

• Kido is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Kido will ensure that our recruitment procedures meet the standards set out in our safer recruitment policy (available upon request) and our selection criteria prevents unsuitable people from gaining access to children. As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, successful candidates are expected to undergo pre‑employment checks including an enhanced DBS and barred lists check.